# Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation
**Graduate Certificate** · 2 Semesters

A fully online graduate certificate for Registered Veterinary Technicians seeking advanced training in companion animal physical rehabilitation. Coursework is self-paced online, combined with a mandatory one-week in-person residency (40 hours) at Haileybury Campus and a field placement. Curriculum covers advanced anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, orthopedic and neurological conditions, pain pathophysiology, and patient assessment. Available full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). Multiple intakes: Fall, January, and Spring/Summer. Graduates work in veterinary clinics, rehabilitation centres, or expand services within existing practices.

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|---|---|
| Credential | Graduate Certificate |
| Length | 2 Semesters |
| Campuses | Haileybury Campus |
| Delivery | Hybrid |
| Start dates | Fall, January, Spring/Summer |
| OCAS code | H153 |

## Prerequisites

- Graduates of a Veterinary Technician/Technology diploma program

[Apply →](https://ontariocolleges.ca/en/cba?collegeCode=NORT)

## Courses

- [RE1002 — Introduction to Animal Physical Rehabilitation](/courses/re/re1002)
- [RE1003 — Companion Animal Rehab Practical I](/courses/re/re1003)
- [RE1032 — Companion Animal Rehabilitation Seminar I](/courses/re/re1032)
- [RE1034 — Companion Animal Assessment](/courses/re/re1034)
- [RE1035 — Advanced Animal Anatomy and Physiology](/courses/re/re1035)
- [RE1045 — Introduction to Modalities](/courses/re/re1045)
- [RE1055 — Applied Therapeutic Techniques](/courses/re/re1055)
- [RE1012 — Pathophysiology of Pain and Analgesics](/courses/re/re1012)

## Documents

- [Program Requirements](/documents/companion-animal-physical-rehab-pdf) — PDF · 73 KB

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/companion-animal-physical-rehabilitation/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/companion-animal-physical-rehabilitation/)</small>